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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.90, 3,532.98 and 711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.90, 3,532.98 and 711.96 is: 1,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.90 : 3,532.98 = 711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.90/3,532.98 = 711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.90x = 3,532.98 × 711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.90x = 2,515,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,340.44/2,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.68

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